AIRBORNE - Hardcover

Kornbluth

4.3

10 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0027509222 ISBN 13: 9780027509229

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1995

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A look at the life and career of basketball's greatest player uses in-depth interviews with Michael Jordan and others close to him to present a fully rounded view of this charismatic and talented sports hero.

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Grade 6 Up?Written with the cooperation of the subject and his family, Kornbluth's book offers an insider's view of the superstar. Like Robert Lipsyte's Michael Jordan (HarperCollins, 1994), Airborne deals with more than Jordan the athlete. Large portions of the book are dedicated to his negotiations with NIKE, which are covered in more depth than any game or playoff series?readers unfamiliar with basketball might assume that Jordan played for NIKE instead of the Chicago Bulls. Sports purists may balk at this approach, but Jordan's relationship with that company is a large part of who he is. The author does not shy away from the many controversies surrounding Jordan, including black politicians' criticism of him, his gambling debts, his apparent snub of former President Bush, his joint lawsuit with NIKE against the NBA, and his massive ego. Balanced by the athlete's incredible charm, his charity work, and his love of family, the book presents a fascinating portrait of a human being who is a great, but not perfect man. The last chapter, which focuses on James Jordan's murder, Michael's unexpected retirement, and his stab at professional baseball, offers insight into the career decision that left millions of basketball fans worldwide saddened and even angry. With Jordan's return to basketball, this is already dated, but it's still a vital addition to any sports collection.?George Delalis, Chicago Public Library
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